The film will continue the action from last year's Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Set 15 years later and human society contiues collapsing after a viral outbreak and the highly intelligent simians now free, the story will follow the apes on their path to emerge as society’s new rulers.

Oldman plays the leader of a human colony, a diplomat with has a military background and was, curiously enough, a former police commissioner.

"Rise" helmer Rupert Wyatt chose not to return reportedly due to the fact that the director wasn't comfortable with making the May 23rd 2014 release date the studio had announced. "Cloverfield" director Matt Reeves takes over.

The first in a series of six books, and det beneath the streets of London, two teenage boys discover a hidden world desperately waiting for a hero to save it. The deeper they go, the closer they get to unearthing an evil that could destroy the world above.

Andrew Lobel is now writting the version of the adapted screenplay, taking over Joel Bergvall and Simon Sandquist who worked on previous drafts.

A film adaptation of author Neil Gaiman's upcoming novel "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane" is already in the works says Deadline.

The story begins when a lodger steals a family car and committes suicide in it, stirring up ancient powers best left undisturbed. Creatures from beyond the world are on the loose, and it will take everything the young protagonist has just to stay alive when the menace is unleashed within his family.His only defense is three women, on a ramshackle farm at the end of the lane. The youngest of them claims that her duckpond is an ocean. The oldest can remember the Big Bang.

Set in 18th century England, Driver plays a nobleman who hails from a family with a track record of men who came out on the losing end of to-the-death duels. When he is challenged to trade pistol shots, he panics and hires a common criminal to take his place. Trouble is that criminal steals his employer’s identity.

Sabrina Rubin Erdely's article deals with actress, singer and model Lisette Lee. Lee passed herself off as an heiress to the Samsung fortune. In reality, she was a drug mule who was caught trafficking 500 pounds of pot into Ohio.

The premise explores the relationship between two men – carefree bachelor Henry and devoted husband and father Trevor. The pair are forced to re-evaluate their lives after discovering the reality behind the paternity of Trevor’s 8-year old daughter Maddy.

The pic is being shaped as a starring vehicle for Cooper, and he might also might make his feature film directing debut on the redux.

Depp will then star in the crime thriller "Black Mass". The film follows South Boston criminal James "Whitey" Bulger, (Depp) who was betrayed by the FBI after he became an informant to bring down a rival crime family. Bulger was captured in June 2011 in Santa Monica following a 16-year manhunt. Barry Levinson will begin shooting the biopic in the Summer.

The story follows a highly trained deep-cover operative who starts his life over in Brooklyn as a beat cop. He soon discovers the global organization he was dedicated to fighting is also operating in his new backyard.

The pic as a 'two-hander'--meaning there's meaty roles for the two main characters.

Judge Dredd creator John Wagner wrote the graphic novel comic book with artist Arthur Ranson about a hired gun offered a fortune to take part in a game organized by bored millionaires that sets trained killers against one another in a fight to the death. When Exton gets disgusted and opts out, his only exit strategy might be to off the millionaires funding the competition.

According to their trusted scooper, JoBlo says that Zack Snyder's big budget reboot Superman: Man of Steel is completed save for its 3D post-conversion which is underway. He also gave a bullet point
list:

- Imagine a Nolan story with Snyder effects/action.
- There's TONS of action with Superman kicking all kinds of ass in his suit.
- The cape is CG'd most of the time so it can look awesome.
- They have intentionally left out most of the the Super action in trailers to save it.
- It's not nearly as dour and serious as the Trailers suggest.

They also claim the film will be high on many people's best films of the year list which hopefully this means it will be a winner.

A recent screening of the film for Warner Bros. folks is said to have gone very well.

Norman Osborn was refered to in the last movie and said to be dying. In the comics he becomes Spidey's number one foe--The Green Goblin--The character was played previously by Willem Dafoe. Given that this film is already jammed packed with story arcs and characters--It's doubtful that we will see that full transformation--then again...Whenever we see Gobby I hope the filmakers take the character cues from the comic book and forgo the metal suit seen in the 2002 film

Alexander is a Harvard Medical School neurosurgeon and scientist. He is a Christian, but did not believe in religious theories of the afterlife.

Several years ago he contracted a rare bacterial Meningitis that penetrated his cerebro-spinal fluid and attacked his brain. Comatose for seven days in 2008, he awoke with a clear recollection of what he described as a journey to heaven.

Based on author Michael Hornburg 2001 novel, the story centers on a paranoid high school senior (Bella Heathcote) who's worried about an apparent curse that takes the life of one student every year at the school.

The stories center on a teen girl with a special ability. She is caught in the midst of a love triangle between an angel and a demon, each of whom are competing to “tag” her soul for heaven and hell, respectively.

The original pic centered on five medical students played by Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin and Oliver Platt,- who subject themselves to near-death expierments in order to see if anything lies beyond. After being revived they soon find themselves struggling to determine fantasy from reality as physical manifestations of childhood sins revisit them.

Originally rapper Eminem was ready to play a welterweight boxer on the rise who brawls his way to the title, only to see his world crash down around him due to a tragedy. He then must begin his fight to reclaim past glory for himself and his young daughter.

In the story Negahban will play the headmaster at a New England prep school where a charismatic English teacher (Clive Owen) and a guarded art teacher (Juliette Binoche) form an unlikely bond, that is later complicated by romance.

The film has been in the pipeline for several years, but picked up steam recently - after a proof of concept trailer screened twice during Comic-Con 2012 and got great reaction. The project will "return the character to its epic roots with a gritty, realistic actioner".

October 20,2011, anxiously awaiting.....Friends, family and even a few unknowns fill the Voorhees Ritz Theater to its capacity. Tonight is the premiere of an independent horror film "Down The Road". Could this be the the same film that our son and nephew were working on together in 2010? Is this film what is causing all of this hype and attraction?

During 18 and 20 hour days of filming, under not so great weather conditions and the occasional dispute, Deven and Jason both knew that nothing was going to interfere with their determination to make this film a reality. Along with a great cast and crew, DOWN THE ROAD was written and directed and produced by two cousins Jason Christopher and Deven Lobascio. Meeting their goal is proof that with hard work anything is possible.

Fast Forward.....Two years later on Feb. 26,2013 we gather together once again. This time we are celebrating the release of the newly titled film NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE....AKA DOWN THE ROAD along with the birthday of the The Friendly Driver. (played by Deven's Dad)

As proud parents we have watched the growth of two ambitious young men. We saw their passion for film taken to a different level. Along with their time and effort (and lots of family support), it has become a reality.....dreams do come true!

Our best wishes to Deven and Jason. That many more achievements will happen for them during their careers as they head down the road.

Jay's Mom is up next...

Looking back now its easy to see that Jason was destined to be right where he is. As a toddler he was fascinated with our VCR.. his favorite movie was Uncle Buck with John Candy. He would cry when it ended and would watch it repeatedly . He soon learned how to master working the VCR himself.

As a child he would stay in his room and read book after book.. (The Hardy Boys).

In the second grade he would write short stories and then read them to the Kindergarten classes in his school. Soon after he took our video camera and was filming little skits that he would put together directing his friends and family. Than came the jackass skits (before j.a.was around). Our poor neighbors! Jason then started writing songs and soon formed a band. This was his outlet for awhile. And then it was back to more jackass stuff hard core.

In high school Jason directed a music video that he was entering into a collage film festival...enter operation nightmare!! Long story short, it was brought to the attention of school officials ... they were disturbed by the content of the video, They said that it looked too real and was too advanced for someone his age!..(are they kidding!!). He was suspended from school pending further evaluations.

During that same week at age 17, came the sudden death of his father--overcome with mixed feelings of sadness, loss, anger, hate and fear. the script for ....Nobody gets out alive came to be!!!!!

With the help of childhood friend and cousin Deven Lobascio, the two turned the script into the flick!!!! So awesomely proud of the two kids from South Jersey who became two modest young men that didn't allow anything to stand in their way of their dreams and will continue to do amazing things in the crazy world of making movies!!!

Jason ,you will rock them!! Love you to heaven and back!

LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Thanks so much for doing this and sharing your thoughts. With support like this the boys were winners long before cameras rolled....

The slasher Nobody Gets Out Alive has been released to the masses via multiple platforms stores,Redbox, Amazon.com, VOD etc You can order the DVD And please go LIKE the Facebook Page to help spread the word!

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Universal Pictures has optioned the rights to The High Strung frontman Josh Malerman's manuscript that centers on a blindfolded threesome—a woman and two children as they make their way down a river in a seemingly post-apocalyptic setting.

The comic book series is about four individuals-- Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic), Sue Storm (The Invisible Girl), her brother Johnny Storm (The Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing).who gained superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during a scientific mission to outer space.

The first Fantastic Four in 2005 and its sequel 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer in 2007--both helmed by Tim Story--grossed $620 million despite awful reviews (I liked em both!). Fox wants to restore some credibility and quality to the property, that is currently targeting a Spring 2015 release.

Based on author Laura Hillenbrand's 2010 bestselling biography, that chronicles the life of Olympic athlete Louis Zamperini . He was captured by the Japanese navy and detained at a P.O.W. camp. That came AFTER he survived both a near-fatal plane crash and being stuck on a raft for 47 days.

"LesMiserables" writer William Nicholson penned the latest script draft for the pic. Richard Lagravenese worked on the script before that, but with Jolie now in the big chair a new draft was needed and she managed to convince the Coens to do it.

Jolie came onboard as director in December, replacing the previously linked Francis Lawrence.

The action follows a group of young folks who believe that the local legend of Hunter Isth, a man who vanished after his daughter was killed by a drunk driver, is just a myth. They soon find out how wrong they are.

I saw the film--This is the real deal folks! Gallagher gives Isth something extra that is fairly unique to the Genre...Showed the film to someone who HATES horror films and she liked it a lot! Inventive kills also hallmark the film.

A festival award-winner, Nobody Gets Out Alive is presented on DVD in anamorphic widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound: Also includes

The slasher is being released to the masses via multiple platforms stores,Redbox, Amazon.com, VOD etc You can order the DVD And please go LIKE the Facebook Page to help spread the word!

As most of you know by now Christopher and producer Deven Lobascio have been very important to me both personally and professionally for the last few years...Sometime after the duo began this journey--I was asked by Deven's mom Kathy--if I wouldn't mind profiling them on TLR. I agreed. But I wanted to meet with them first just to get a sense of things, see what their mindset was. The rest as they say is history...

Throughout the process Kathy and the rest of the 2 families have been constantly telling me how grateful all of them are for my help--While I appreciate the kudos--I don't think I did all that much really. What I did do was so worth it. What no one knows though is what Jay and Deven have done for me far outweighs anything I did for them.

Let me explain.

Around the time that I was finishing my own short film--I found myself falling into a very dark place personally that had nothing to do the film I saw no way out. I spent so much time in this place--friends did not know how to approach me. The positive attitude that I am known for was replaced with enough negativity for a dozen folks. It got pretty bad. The plans that my writer/producer Matt and I had to put the film out there had fallen apart. I had no hope at all about life let alone starting a film career. Our film--something Matt worked sooo hard on--became a casualty when I fell into the pit. I will never be able to apologize enough to Matt for how it all ended up...I take full responsibility and thank him for all that he did in sticking by me.

A small circle of folks did the same but I still lost quite a bit along the way...I was horrible. It was a struggle to make my way out--Thanks to some very loyal folks and my own determination--I slowly clawed my way out to rejoin the living my positive nature came back,,,The lesson I learned--no matter how bad things may get--there's always hope ALWAYS...

You are asking how does Deven and Jay fit in?...read on a bit further...

Part of my long trip back included a career shift to a place where I am quite content and have little regret. Jay and Deven showed me that movie making is still hard yes---but could be fun and well worth the effort--something that I had forgotten. Helping them even in a very small way that I have allowed me the chance to give back in some respect--which is part of what life is all about. Something Deven and discussed a few days ago over the phone in fact...

Thanks boys! Wherever the path of life takes you remember I will always be grateful to you both. Good luck Enjoy Today!! I am proud of you!

You'll recall that I am related to one of them Until today though I have kept my last name off TLR--more over privacy concerns than anything else. However, as the blog's following grows via @TheLastReel on Twitter and it's Facebook page my identity has been revealed...yes my friends I am Tom Lobascio--Deven and I share a last name...

Monday, February 25, 2013

The story is set around Pompeii in 79 A.D. and folllows Milo ("Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington), a slave whose plans to marry the daughter (Browning) of his shipping tycoon master (Harris) are dashed when he is sold to another owner in Naples. When Mount Vesuvius erupts, he flees back to Pompeii to rescue his lover and his best friend, a gladiator trapped in the coliseum.

The crime thriller follows a lonely Boston bartender (Tom Hardy) who rescues a puppy from a garbage can and becomes the target of the dog's abusive and mentally unstable former owner. At the same time he becomes caught up in the middle of a criminal conspiracy playing out in his mob-controlled bar.

Noomi Rapace ("Prometheus") plays Nadia, a woman with a massive neck scar who crosses paths with Hardy when he finds a wounded puppy outside her home.

"I’ve been preparing. Right now it’s just about getting all my work done and bulking up a little bit. I’ll start shooting fairly soon in New York. I work out incredibly intensely six days a week and I eat every two hours. Mostly proteins and veggies. I consume at least 3,000 calories a day. I’ve already gained seven pounds in six weeks!"

Melissa McCarthy's Identity Thief reclaimed the top spot at the domestic box office in its third weekend, narrowly besting Dwayne Johnson's new action-thriller Snitch with $14.1 million and pushing the Universal comedy's total to $93.7 million.

Snitch, produced and financed by Exclusive Media and Participant, opened to $13 million during an overall soft weekend for moviegoing. Sunday's Oscar ceremony was only part of the reason as revenue tumbled more than 22 percent from the same weekend last year, when Act of Valor opened to north of $24 million.

Exclusive Media and Participant likely wanted Snitch to do more, though the movie opened respectably ahead of several high-profile action pics that bombed in recent weeks, including Arnold Schwarzenegger's The Last Stand and Sylvester Stallone's Bullet to the Head. It also bested the $8 million opening of Johnson's Faster in 2008.

Lionsgate acquired domestic rights to Snitch for roughly $2.5 million. The film, costing a relatively modest $22 million to $25 million to produce, received a B CinemaScore and middling reviews.

Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, Snitch stars Johnson as a father who agrees to become an undercover informant and infiltrate a drug cartel after his son is wrongly charged with drug distribution. The PG-13 action-thriller also stars Susan Sarandon, Benjamin Bratt, Barry Pepper and Jon Bernthal.

A Frontline documentary about how changes to U.S. federal drug policy encourage prisoners to rat on their cronies provided the original inspiration for Snitch.

Coming in No. 3 after Identity Thief and Snitch was the animated Escape From Planet Earth, which moved up the chart in its second outing, grossing $11 million for a domestic total of $35.1 million. The Weinstein Co. is distributing the film.

The adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' romantic drama Safe Haven placed No. 4, falling 50 percent in its second weekend to gross $10.6 million for a domestic total of $48.1 million.

Last weekend, Identity Thief -- the top-grossing film of 2013 -- ceded the No. 1 spot to Bruce Willis starrer A Good Day to Die Hard.

Die Hard tumbled 60 percent in its second weekend, grossing $10 million to come in No. 5. From 20th Century Fox, the movie's domestic total through Sunday is $51.8 million.